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NSW is home to a rich and dynamic literary ecosystem, supported by world-class publishers, a great depth of writing talent, and diverse network of festivals, libraries, schools, booksellers and literary organisations.
Find support, funding opportunities and resources dedicated for writers and literature practitioners in NSW.
Investing in Authors - Current Opportunities
Affordable Creative Residency in The Rocks
Unlock a transformative opportunity to live and work in the heart of Sydney at a subsidised, below-market rate!
The Rocks Creative Terraces Affordable Residencies Program for NSW literature practitioners.
Expressions of Interest now open
The Rocks Creative Residency - Frequently Asked Questions
Are you a literature practitioner submitting an Expression of Interest to The Rocks Creative Terraces Affordable Residency Program?
Find answers to common applicant questions.
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Stories Matter: A Writing and Literature Strategy for NSW
Developed in consultation with writers, publishers, educators, festivals, libraries and cultural organisations, Stories Matter offers a targeted, high-impact framework to expand access to reading and writing, grow new audiences, and build a sustainable, inclusive and globally connected literary sector.
Kirli Saunders at the South Coast Readers & Writers Festival 2024, Thirroul District Community Centre & Library. Photo: Matt Houston, Ironbark Photography
Kirli Saunders at the South Coast Readers and Writers Festival 2024. Photo: Matt Houston, Ironbark Photography
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Media Release
30 March 2026
Creative Residency in The Rocks to deliver a novel approach to supporting NSW writers
NSW authors, playwrights, illustrators and other literature creatives are invited to unlock a transformative opportunity to live and work in the heart of Sydney, at a subsidised, below-market rate, thanks to a new initiative The Rocks Creative Terraces Affordable Residencies Program.
Media release
17 October 2025
Stories Matter: NSW leads the country with writing and literature strategy
Stories Matter: A Writing and Literature Strategy for NSW is our state’s first ever dedicated literature and writing strategy. Stories define our identity, reading and writing underpins educational success, promotes social cohesion, builds empathy and cultivates critical thinking.